Introduction to Alchemy - A Golden Dawn Perspective

by Alfred DeStefano III (Editor), Mark Stavish

Overview

Introduction to Alchemy - A Golden Dawn Perspective is an overview of the history, theory, and practice of alchemy in the original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (1888) and its successors. Topics include: the role of Israel Regardie, Frater Albertus, Joseph Lisiewski and others in modern GD alchemy; an analysis of the Z.2 Alchemy V and Flying Roll VII Alchemy documents; instructions on the creation of spagyric tinctures, and both fixed and unfixed tinctures of alchemy; instructions on meditation and ritual, the Rules of the Rosicrucian Fraternity; and the "Rite for Charging of a Planetary Elixir of Saturn" from the Sanctuary of Ma'at Order of the Golden Dawn for use by its 4=7 and higher members.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781539769064
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	11/02/2016
Series:	Ihs Monograph , #8
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Mark Stavish (Pennsylvania) is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He is the author of several books, including The Path of Alchemy, Kabbalah for Health and Wellness, and Between the Gates - Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism and has been translated into over nine languages worldwide. He is the founder and Director of Studies at the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania) and the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund. Alfred DeStefano III (Charlottesville, VA) teaches mathematics at the university level. In addition to being a "Renaissance Man" of many varied and unique talents, he has assisted in the production of numerous esoteric publications.